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Smooth Sailing with Kiawah River

Consciously Curated

At Kiawah River, open-space preservation, green building principles and responsible management practices create a community that is truly respectful of this magnificent natural setting, the natural systems that shape its landscape, and to preserving it for future generations.

Harmoniously Aligned

The Kiawah River Builders Guild is a referral roster of builders who understand the sea island aesthetic and are committed to Kiawah River's community ideals for quality, sustainability, and green building practices. Members are chosen for their innovative accomplishments in coastal architecture and quality construction, sustainability, and green building practices.

*Builders are independently owned and operated and are not affiliated with the developer. Approval of builders under the Builders Guild shall not be construed as an endorsement, warranty or certification of the builder or the builders performance.

Seamlessly Steered

Offering the quickest path to move-in day, the selection of an approved plan from our Builders Guild you can expect to cut your construction time by more than half. Custom home plans are permitted but are subject to the full Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval process.

See Kiawah River Design Guidelines

Explore Kiawah River Builders Guild-Approved Home Plans

Browse our catalog of Kiawah River Builders Guild approved home plans and meet with a Kiawah River agent to discuss the finer details of your dream home.

Approved for Building

The Kiawah River Builders Guild is a referral roster of builders who understand the vision, look, and feel of Kiawah River. Members of the Builders Guild will be the first to build residences in Kiawah River.

Each member of the Builders Guild understands the sea island aesthetic, and is committed to Kiawah River’s community ideals for quality, sustainability, and green building practices.

Builders are independently owned and operated and are not affiliated with the developer. Approval of builders under the Builder Guild shall not be construed as an endorsement, warranty or certification of the builder or the builder’s performance.

A Destination

“This project will remain a destination, and a point of reference for what the standard of development and design should be for a long time to come.”
- Howard Backen and Luca Pignata, Architects

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